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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,396.74, 505,041.03 and 225,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,396.74, 505,041.03 and 225,168.90 is: 337,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,396.74 : 505,041.03 = 225,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,396.74/505,041.03 = 225,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,396.74x = 505,041.03 × 225,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,396.74x = 113,719,533,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,719,533,179.97/337,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,049.89

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